ApacheBench (ab) vs Gatling

ApacheBench (ab) plans

• ApacheBench (ab)Free

Gatling plans

• Basic (monthly)€99 a month
• Team (monthly)€396 a month
• Basic (annual)€1,068 a year
• Team (annual)€4,272 a year
• Enterprise (annual)Priced on request
• Enterprise (monthly)Priced on request

Pick ApacheBench (ab) if…

You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.

Pick Gatling if…

Gatling suits teams that need to build load tests using code, a generator, or Postman imports, and that need API, stress, or distributed load testing. It may also fit teams seeking CI/CD integrations or hybrid deployment options.